How Long Should You Keep Business Records?
The retention of tax and business records depends on the nature of the information and how it is used.

The retention of tax and business records depends on the nature of the information and how it is used.

The world of work is constantly evolving. Both employers and employees are continuously adjusting to new needs and expectations for when, where, and how we get things done. We need to understand the latest trends …

iHire has published a new research report uncovering job seekers’ preferences when searching for work. The What Candidates Want: 2023 Job Seeker Report details the results of iHire’s survey of a Qualtrics panel comprising 600 working professionals …

On this week's SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Mike Shabluk, owner of Erie Custom Signs in Saginaw.

On today's Small Business Briefing hosts Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders touch on a number of topics, including population concerns, record-level campaign giving from Unions, and much more!

Be wary if terminating an employee due to “fit.” In a case coming out of the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the court found that the "not a good fit" approach may be a …

Courtesy SBAM Approved Partner ASE FMLA poster updated: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a newly-updated Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster, which is available here. Per the applicable […]

Article courtesy MIRS News for SBAM’s Lansing Watchdog e-newsletter The Senate and House were setting up Wednesday their respective spending priorities in preparation for target negotiations with each other and […]

LANSING, Mich. – Launch Michigan, the bipartisan partnership between top state business, education, labor and philanthropic leaders that began as a coalition, today announced its transition to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit […]

On this episode of the Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Sarah Miller talked about: Potential Legal Challenges to the Income Tax Rollback, Changes to Talking/Texting While Driving, Independent Contractors and Data Monday.

Most everyone knows what the “hustle” is. It’s been a part of work culture since the early 19th century, when the word was first used to mean “gumption” or “hard work.”

Volunteer time off (VTO) is a form of paid leave that gives employees their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable or community organization.

Last week the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced effective July 31, 2023, remote verification of I-9 documentation will no longer be allowed.

It just takes one bad apple…so the saying goes. One negative employee can have a significant impact on the work environment and the morale of other employees. Here are some ways in which a negative …

On today's Small Business Briefing, hosts Brian Calley and Kelli Saunders talked: Inflation, how the end of the Federal Public Health Emergency affects insurance and testing, Michigan roads and infrastructure update and more!

With unemployment still at the lowest levels and demand high, employers have to think outside the box to fill open jobs at their organizations. For many, competing for talent is simply opening up the wallet, …

On today’s SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers talks with Chris and Kim Casteel, co-owners of Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics in Detroit, and members of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Leadership Council.

Teenagers shouldn't have trouble finding a job this summer, particularly working in hospitality, retail, entertainment or recreation in summer tourist areas, according to Department of Technology, Management and Budget estimates.